Japan has long been known for its reliable and prestigious electronic products, and has been a leader in robotics since 1960. Japan’s robotics industry has gained recognition for its “amazing papers” and is well-loved by the research community. Japan has a strong history of believing that objects, places and creatures possess a spiritual essence, which has helped shape its robotics industry. Japan has been a leader in industrial robots since the 1960s, and in 2000, Honda unveiled its humanoid robot, Asimo.
